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Let him who has once perceived how much that, which has been
discarded, excels that which he has longed read more
Let him who has once perceived how much that, which has been
discarded, excels that which he has longed for, return at once,
and seek again that which he despised.
Gold delights to walk through the very midst of the guard, and to
break its way through hard rocks, read more
Gold delights to walk through the very midst of the guard, and to
break its way through hard rocks, more powerful in its blow than
lightning.
In doubtful matters boldness is everything.
In doubtful matters boldness is everything.
Custom is second nature.
[Lat., Consuetudo est secunda natura.]
Custom is second nature.
[Lat., Consuetudo est secunda natura.]
That which sufficeth is not little.
That which sufficeth is not little.
We Batchelors laugh and shew our teeth, but you married men laugh
till your hearts ake.
We Batchelors laugh and shew our teeth, but you married men laugh
till your hearts ake.
I follow him, to serve my turn upon him.
I follow him, to serve my turn upon him.
Three can hold their peace, if two be away.
Three can hold their peace, if two be away.
A little and good fills the trencher.
A little and good fills the trencher.